Mysterious Surf Guitar Song

Stratman1960

Joined: Oct 12, 2015
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Posted on Oct 27 2015 06:48 PM

Surf_Skater wrote:

He's the drummer from England. Here's a link to his website.

http://www.chrisblackwell.co.uk/Home.html

So...it's the UK drummer instead! I'll be darned. Thanks, Surf Skater. Slowly but surely narrowing things down. Well, the next item then is to contact him and inquire about any album called "Surf Guitar" that either he put out or that particular song was compiled on. Once again, thanks for your very helpful reply. >[8 )

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Brian

Joined: Feb 25, 2006
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Posted on Oct 30 2015 08:18 AM

Stratman1960 wrote:

Anyone have any thought on these things, like have you ever heard of the album "Surf Guitar" featuring a Chris Blackwell and that song? I'm wondering if it's a long out of print, obscure compilation album. But even then, Google should have turned up something. Hm, well, maybe another case for the Surf Guitar Irregulars.

You seemed to have missed a few posts in this thread. We linked you to an older forum thread that discussed this song. It appears the song is library music, submitted in hopes that it will be used in commercials, film, TV, etc. That's why you see it it in so many random YouTube videos. It seems unlikely it came from an album, but you never know.

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chrisblackwell

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Posted on Nov 08 2015 04:25 PM

Hi chaps!

Thanks for the interest in my track 'Surfer Girl'. This track is indeed Library music, or if you prefer Production Music, and as such gets used for TV, radio, Film and so on, and of course YouTube, via my publisher Audio Network.

You can hear more of my stuff here: Chris Blackwell on Audio Network.

I'm not actually a guitarist I'm a drummer, played with ex Led Zep singer Robert Plant for 6 years from 1986-1992, but when I stopped touring I got into composition. Production Music is fantastic in that every day is different and I get to work in all areas of music. These days I am mainly writing for orchestras but may release a couple more Surf tracks if there is a project that calls for it.

Again, thanks for the interest! I often forget that the music that leaves my studio gets heard by other people so it's good to get feedback.

Speak soon!

Chris Blackwell

Last edited: Nov 08, 2015 16:28:38

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SilverFlash

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Near Atlanta, GA
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Posted on Nov 08 2015 04:47 PM

Hello Chris, Welcome to SurfGuitar101. Thanks for checking us out. After so much discussion of "Surfer Girl" it is good to have you visit.

Cheers,
Tim

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crumble

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Guildford England
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Posted on Nov 09 2015 09:00 AM

Hi Chris.

Malcolm from Fleet/Farnborough Hants area UK.

I played Surfer Girl tune several times it really is a sweet tune.
I'm wondering who the other talented musicians were.

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EL34

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Pisgah Forest, NC
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Posted on Nov 10 2015 04:13 PM

Haaa, funny you should post this
I have been messing around with this tune a bit recently

It's got a haunting melody that I really like

I am adding an intro to it and altering it a bit here and there

I have to get back on it and finish it

This is my first rough take just to see how the guitar sounds

http://el34world.com/Misc/Music/files/SurferGirl_120bpm.mp3

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SilverFlash

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Posted on Nov 11 2015 08:23 AM

Wow, EL34, that's mighty fine for a rough take. And the guitar sounds great.

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EL34

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Pisgah Forest, NC
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Posted on Nov 11 2015 08:33 AM

Thanks, but I think I am going to speed it up a bit

It's at the original tempo of 120 bpm

I tried it much faster and I like it better

I will post a link later of a faster tempo and see what you think

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EL34

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Pisgah Forest, NC
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Posted on Nov 11 2015 01:12 PM

I started a new thread with a 150 bpm version of Surfer Girl
And a pic of my Jazz-O-Caster that built
That thread is here
http://surfguitar101.com/forums/topic/27018/?page=1#p365841

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Stratman1960 Joined: Oct 12, 2015 Posts: 6	Posted on Oct 27 2015 06:48 PM Surf_Skater wrote: He's the drummer from England. Here's a link to his website. http://www.chrisblackwell.co.uk/Home.html So...it's the UK drummer instead! I'll be darned. Thanks, Surf Skater. Slowly but surely narrowing things down. Well, the next item then is to contact him and inquire about any album called "Surf Guitar" that either he put out or that particular song was compiled on. Once again, thanks for your very helpful reply. >[8 ) Top
Brian Joined: Feb 25, 2006 Posts: 19355 Des Moines, Iowa, USA	Posted on Oct 30 2015 08:18 AM Stratman1960 wrote: Anyone have any thought on these things, like have you ever heard of the album "Surf Guitar" featuring a Chris Blackwell and that song? I'm wondering if it's a long out of print, obscure compilation album. But even then, Google should have turned up something. Hm, well, maybe another case for the Surf Guitar Irregulars. You seemed to have missed a few posts in this thread. We linked you to an older forum thread that discussed this song. It appears the song is library music, submitted in hopes that it will be used in commercials, film, TV, etc. That's why you see it it in so many random YouTube videos. It seems unlikely it came from an album, but you never know. — Site dude - S3 Agent #202 Need help with the site? SG101 FAQ - Send me a private message - Email me "It starts... when it begins" -- Ralf Kilauea Top
chrisblackwell Joined: Nov 08, 2015 Posts: 1	Posted on Nov 08 2015 04:25 PM Hi chaps! Thanks for the interest in my track 'Surfer Girl'. This track is indeed Library music, or if you prefer Production Music, and as such gets used for TV, radio, Film and so on, and of course YouTube, via my publisher Audio Network. You can hear more of my stuff here: Chris Blackwell on Audio Network. I'm not actually a guitarist I'm a drummer, played with ex Led Zep singer Robert Plant for 6 years from 1986-1992, but when I stopped touring I got into composition. Production Music is fantastic in that every day is different and I get to work in all areas of music. These days I am mainly writing for orchestras but may release a couple more Surf tracks if there is a project that calls for it. Again, thanks for the interest! I often forget that the music that leaves my studio gets heard by other people so it's good to get feedback. Speak soon! Chris Blackwell Last edited: Nov 08, 2015 16:28:38 Top
SilverFlash Joined: Jul 14, 2015 Posts: 478 Near Atlanta, GA	Posted on Nov 08 2015 04:47 PM Hello Chris, Welcome to SurfGuitar101. Thanks for checking us out. After so much discussion of "Surfer Girl" it is good to have you visit. Cheers, Tim — -Tim MyYouTubeChannel My Classic Instrumental Surf Music Timeline SSS Agent #777 Top
crumble Joined: Sep 09, 2008 Posts: 3158 Guildford England	Posted on Nov 09 2015 09:00 AM Hi Chris. Malcolm from Fleet/Farnborough Hants area UK. I played Surfer Girl tune several times it really is a sweet tune. I'm wondering who the other talented musicians were. Top
EL34 Joined: Jul 02, 2013 Posts: 83 Pisgah Forest, NC	Posted on Nov 10 2015 04:13 PM Haaa, funny you should post this I have been messing around with this tune a bit recently It's got a haunting melody that I really like I am adding an intro to it and altering it a bit here and there I have to get back on it and finish it This is my first rough take just to see how the guitar sounds http://el34world.com/Misc/Music/files/SurferGirl_120bpm.mp3 — My Music recordings - https://el34world.com/Misc/Music/music1.htm My YouTube Videos - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLACF3A52140161B33 My Guitar amp forum - https://el34world.com/Forum/index.php Last edited: Nov 11, 2015 12:47:36 Top
SilverFlash Joined: Jul 14, 2015 Posts: 478 Near Atlanta, GA	Posted on Nov 11 2015 08:23 AM Wow, EL34, that's mighty fine for a rough take. And the guitar sounds great. — -Tim MyYouTubeChannel My Classic Instrumental Surf Music Timeline SSS Agent #777 Top
EL34 Joined: Jul 02, 2013 Posts: 83 Pisgah Forest, NC	Posted on Nov 11 2015 08:33 AM Thanks, but I think I am going to speed it up a bit It's at the original tempo of 120 bpm I tried it much faster and I like it better I will post a link later of a faster tempo and see what you think — My Music recordings - https://el34world.com/Misc/Music/music1.htm My YouTube Videos - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLACF3A52140161B33 My Guitar amp forum - https://el34world.com/Forum/index.php Top
EL34 Joined: Jul 02, 2013 Posts: 83 Pisgah Forest, NC	Posted on Nov 11 2015 01:12 PM I started a new thread with a 150 bpm version of Surfer Girl And a pic of my Jazz-O-Caster that built That thread is here http://surfguitar101.com/forums/topic/27018/?page=1#p365841 — My Music recordings - https://el34world.com/Misc/Music/music1.htm My YouTube Videos - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLACF3A52140161B33 My Guitar amp forum - https://el34world.com/Forum/index.php Top

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